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—a novel—

Ann McMan

Now Available

"Ann McMan is the lesbian

Armistead Maupin, only better."—Lee Lynch
Goldenrod

A Jericho Novel

by Ann McMan

“Its hardscrabble characters invoke Dorothy Allison; its provocative
humor, Rita Mae Brown. In other words—it’s pure Ann McMan. ”

—Lambda Literary Award-winner, KG MacGregor
Rachel Spangler

Perfect

AVAILABLE NOW

Pairing

“Spangler’s complex and likable characters had me laughing out loud!”

—Diane Gaidry, film and theatre actress
Bywater Books Proudly Supports

the LEGACIES of LESBIAN LITERATURE PROJECT

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to record and share the stories of our foremothers
before they're lost to time . . .
Marianne K. Martin

The Liberators of Willow Run

The story behind the women who built the bombers
that helped win World War II.
STEFANI DEOUL

The Carousel

"The Carousel has everything I look for in a great novel—beautifully drawn characters that you really care about, a story that you want to follow, love, redemption and a sense of mystery at its heart."
—Shamim Sarif, writer/director/filmmaker
the last novel from

sandra moran

STATE OF GRACE

"State of Grace is, sadly, the last beautiful, moving achievement from a woman
whose wit, intelligence, and loving humanity can be felt on every page of all her books."

—George Hodgman, author of Bettyville
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Cheryl A. Head

Bury Me When I'm Dead

A Charlie Mack Motown Mystery
FAY JACOBS

TIME FRIES!

Aging Gracelessly in Rehoboth Beach

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a debut novel by

carol rosenfeld

the one that got away

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What’s Happening At Bywater Books

Anna Burke’s Compass Rose Delivers Gold(ie)

Burke Wins GCLS Debut Author Award for Compass Rose.

Washington Post’s Metro Seven Inducted into NABJ Hall of Fame

Penny Mickelbury and other members of the WaPo Metro Seven are inducted into the NABJ Hall of Fame.

Our Lost Sister

It is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of our very dear and talented friend, Hilary Sloin.

Zaid Wins 2018 Foreword INDIES Silver

Hilary Zaid’s Paper is White has been awarded the 2018 SILVER for LGBT (Adult Fiction).

McMan Wins Lammy Award for Beowulf for Cretins

Bywater Books author Ann McMan brings home the Lambda Literary Award in the Lesbian Romance category.

Jacobs Named 2019 Champion of Pride

Fay Jacobs joins the list of 103 other activists, artists, politicians, influencers, and everyday people who are carrying on Stonewall’s spirit of rebellion in communities across the country.

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Welcome to Bywater Books

Full English by Rachel Spangler

The Song of the Sea by Jenn Alexander

Two Wings to Fly Away by Penny Mickelbury

Kickin’ Rocks by Marianne K. Martin

Clio Rising by Paula Martinac

Judge Me When I’m Wrong by Cheryl A. Head

Washington Post’s Metro Seven Inducted into NABJ Hall of Fame

Our Lost Sister

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